Lord Frederick Montagu (8 November 1774 – 4 October 1827) was a British politician. He was

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between 1826 and 1827.

Background

Montagu was a younger son of

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, and Elizabeth, daughter of

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. William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester, was his elder brother. He was educated at

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Political career

Montagu sat as

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for Huntingdonshire between 1796 and 1806 and between 1818 and 1820. He served under the

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between 1826 and 1827.

Personal life

Montagu died unmarried in October 1827, aged 52.

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